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University of South Florida brings Publix to campus
The addition of Florida's leading grocery retailer introduces a more robust retail option to the array of convenience stores and fast-casual dining options on the USF campus.
By Hallie Busta • Dec. 07, 2018 -
Raley's to sell Aisle 1 fuel stations
Southern California c-store company Anabi Oil will operate the 13 locations and continue to offer fuel rewards through the grocer.
By Jeff Wells • Dec. 06, 2018 -
Albertsons-owned United Supermarkets unveils 1st Market Street outside Texas
The former Albertsons branded store in Santa Fe, New Mexico has gotten a specialty update with locally sourced items, house-made sushi and a certified butcher.
By Jessica Dumont • Dec. 05, 2018 -
Kroger to sell groceries at Walgreens stores
The supermarket chain will test Kroger Express outlets inside 13 drug stores, offering 2,300 products, including private label items and Home Chef meal kits.
By Jeff Wells • Dec. 04, 2018 -
Ahold Delhaize will invest $175M to upgrade Giant chain
The grocer plans to open one new store and remodel 24 other locations during the next two years in the Washington, D.C., region.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 04, 2018 -
Asian grocers continue making inroads in the US
Following the growth of chains like H Mart and iFresh, newcomers like Be-Se-To are catering to Asian consumers as well as those who crave unique flavors.
By Krishna Thakker • Dec. 03, 2018 -
Is just-walk-out technology coming to Whole Foods?
Amazon's cashier-free technology has been limited to small stores, but if it can overcome challenges like higher ceilings and greater product selection, it could make its way to the specialty grocer.
By Christopher Doering • Dec. 03, 2018 -
7-Eleven pilots scan-and-go technology
The largest convenience store chain in the country started testing mobile checkout at 14 stores in its hometown of Dallas.
By Krishna Thakker • Nov. 06, 2018 -
Is Amazon Go a competitive threat to grocers?
Despite strong results from the high-tech stores in Seattle and Chicago, the format may not be a major threat to traditional grocers — for now.
By Jessica Dumont • Nov. 01, 2018 -
Supercenters to small formats: Why grocers are scaling down
Retailers like Sprouts Farmers Market are playing down center store to resonate with customers looking for quick and convenient trips without compromising on experience.
By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 31, 2018 -
Lidl explores possibility of alternative store formats in US
The discounter is considering new retail formats to better connect with shoppers and align with customer preferences in different regions.
By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 30, 2018 -
Are grocers doing enough to capitalize on the food-as-medicine movement?
Health care providers are prescribing healthy foods to help treat and prevent chronic illnesses, giving grocers a new opportunity to connect with shoppers.
By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 24, 2018 -
Opinion
Forget customer convenience, Amazon Go is really about customer data
With each subsequent visit, Amazon will know much more about not only customers' digital shopping habits and preferences, but also brick-and-mortar behaviors, writes Signal's Jason Ankeny.
By Jason Ankeny • Oct. 23, 2018 -
Lucky Supermarkets launches new plant-based educational initiative
From now until Dec. 2, Lucky Supermarkets will be offering plant-based education and samples from 16 different brands to customers.
By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 22, 2018 -
ColumnPardon the Disruption: Field notes from The Battle of Richmond
One of the country's most over-stored markets has become a proving ground for retailers, and a microcosm of the broader industry, writes Grocery Dive Editor Jeff Wells.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 19, 2018 -
Sam's Club extends same-day delivery to more than half of stores
The expansion via Instacart will touch at least 100 stores and 90 new markets by the end of this month.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 18, 2018 -
Deep DiveGreen Zebra Grocery wants to conquer the West Coast
Can the grocery-convenience hybrid that its CEO calls 'a cross between Whole Foods and 7-Eleven' expand beyond its Portland enclave?
By Louise Kramer • Oct. 15, 2018 -
New Seasons Market encourages shoppers to bring in reusable containers
The Portland-based specialty grocer will give shoppers who do a 5-cent reward, and is replacing the plastic tubs that hold pre-packaged bulk foods.
By Jeff Wells • Oct. 12, 2018 -
Trick or Treat: Whole Foods campaigns for 6 better-for-you versions of childhood goodies
From Oct. 3-16, end caps will display signs for these emerging candy makers with the tagline: "Remember treats as a kid? So do we."
By Jessi Devenyns • Oct. 12, 2018 -
Publix looks to reach new generation of customers with GreenWise Market
The rebooted store format, which just opened in Tallahassee, Florida, can help the grocer reach younger shoppers and drive innovation chain-wide, according to one analyst interviewed by Grocery Dive.
By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 10, 2018 -
FMI: Health care costs, e-commerce are top concerns for retailers
The organization's latest survey also found that close to two-thirds of its members are pursuing e-commerce, and that nearly half are experimenting with smaller stores.
By Krishna Thakker • Oct. 08, 2018 -
Brandless bringing pop-up to NYC
A physical location, even a temporary one, is an opportunity for the e-retailer to connect with customers and test concepts in a way it can't do online.
By Daphne Howland • Oct. 04, 2018 -
What you need to know about grocery experience
Food Dive takes an in-depth look at the grocery experience, how its changed in recent years — and where it might be headed.
By Grocery Dive staff • Oct. 04, 2018 -
Ahold Delhaize reveals new fresh-focused banner concepts
The company has remodeled 21 Stop & Shops in Connecticut and opened a Giant urban concept location in Philadelphia — both centered on an elevated in-store experience.
By Jessica Dumont • Oct. 04, 2018 -
Report: 1 in 5 people switching grocers choose Aldi
The German discounter's store expansion and remodeling campaign in the U.S. are already having a big impact on conventional and big-box grocers.
By Jacqueline Renfrow • Sept. 28, 2018
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